Mind, Brain, and Drug: An Introduction to PsychopharmacologyCovering the basic principles of psychopharmacology, this textbook presents psychopharmacology and drugs of abuse in a readily understood manner. With all of the latest research and a straightforward, engaging writing style, Hedges offers complete coverage of the field without being unnecessarily detailed--and, as a result, provides students with a thorough introduction to this increasingly important area. |
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Page 67
... factors as well . Consistent with the findings that mood disorders run in families are hypo- theses that depression may be learned in a family context or be the result of other experiential factors , such as abuse of all sorts ...
... factors as well . Consistent with the findings that mood disorders run in families are hypo- theses that depression may be learned in a family context or be the result of other experiential factors , such as abuse of all sorts ...
Page 70
... factors ( Kaufman & Charney , 2001 ) . Neurotrophic Factors In addition to cortisol and corticotropin - releasing factor , brain - derived neurotrophic factors appear to be involved in the basic neurobiology of depression . Brain neu ...
... factors ( Kaufman & Charney , 2001 ) . Neurotrophic Factors In addition to cortisol and corticotropin - releasing factor , brain - derived neurotrophic factors appear to be involved in the basic neurobiology of depression . Brain neu ...
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... Factors for the Development of Schizophrenia Numerous risk factors for the subsequent development of schizophrenia have been identified . Certainly not present in every case , and arguing for the possibility of dif- ferent etiologies ...
... Factors for the Development of Schizophrenia Numerous risk factors for the subsequent development of schizophrenia have been identified . Certainly not present in every case , and arguing for the possibility of dif- ferent etiologies ...
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